7 x 7 ft log cabins
A 7x7 log cabin covers about 4.6 m². Here are 4 ready-made options, from £929 to £1,029.
- Options
- 4
- Cheapest
- £929
- Free delivery
- 4 of 4
- Materials
- 4 wooden
4 log cabins
Make a compact cabin easy to use
Seven by seven feet gives you a small, square cabin for a desk, reading chair or focused hobby. Wooden apex-roofed designs keep the shape straightforward, so the furniture plan matters more than extra features. Put the main item where it will not obstruct the entrance, and check the base and access route first. For more flexibility, compare 8 x 8 ft cabins.
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The base you will need
A 7 x 7 ft log cabin needs a firm, level base at least 7 x 7 ft. Most guarantees depend on it. A concrete slab or paving lasts longest. A plastic grid filled with gravel is quicker, drains well and needs no concrete.
EcoBase Fastfit Shed Base 2.5x2.5m (for 7x7ft)£149.99, free deliveryView at retailer →
Planning permission and Building Regulations
- Most garden buildings do not need planning permission in England and Wales if they are behind the front of the house and, with any other outbuildings, cover no more than half the garden.
- Within 2 m of a boundary the whole building, base included, must be no taller than 2.5 m. Further away, the limit is 4 m for an apex roof or 3 m for other roofs, and the eaves must stay under 2.5 m. Check the height on the product page before you order.
- At about 4.6 m², a log cabin this size is exempt from Building Regulations as long as nobody sleeps in it.
- Working from a cabin yourself is incidental use. Sleeping in it, or regular visits from clients or staff, can need planning permission. Electrics need a registered electrician under Part P.
Check your exact building in the builder's planning check · Planning permission guide
7 x 7 ft log cabins: common questions
How much does a 7x7 log cabin cost?
Ready-made 7x7 log cabins range from £929 to £1,029 today. Wooden ones start at £929. 4 include free delivery.
What base does a 7x7 log cabin need?
A firm, level base at least 7 x 7 ft: a concrete slab, paving slabs on compacted sub-base, or a plastic grid filled with gravel. The EcoBase Fastfit Shed Base 2.5x2.5m (for 7x7ft) costs £149.99.
Do I need planning permission for a 7x7 log cabin?
Usually not, if it is behind the front of the house and no taller than 2.5 m within 2 m of a boundary. At about 4.6 m² it is also exempt from Building Regulations, as long as nobody sleeps in it.
How long does delivery take?
The most common lead time for these log cabins is 15 Days. Check the retailer for your postcode.